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Medical Director- Dr. Joseph Viadero
Dr. Joseph Viadero graduated from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Viadero is a founding partner of Connecticut River Internist and has practiced primary care in Franklin County since 1985. |
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Administrator - Patrick McManus
Patrick has worked in Long Term Care Administration for 20 years following an early career in Hospital Administration. He has worked in Facilities across the country in the capacity of Hospital or Facility Administrator. Patrick brings vast knowledge and experience to his new position. He strives to seek new opportunities and educate himself to further his career in the Long Term Health Care Field.
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Director of Nursing - Megan Wheeler RN
Megan has been an integral part of Poet's Seat Health Care Center for over nine years working in supervision, staff development and infection control. Her previous experience includes offering strong clinical guidance in the areas of sub-acute care, psychiatric care, hospice and end of life care. Megan is dedicated to providing quality care while ensuring dignity and independence to the elderly by working closely with the interdisciplinary team here at Poet's Seat Health Care Center.
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Marketing Director - Laurie Siggillino Broussard
Laurie was hired by Poet's Seat Health Care Center in September 2009. She brings with her over 15 years of marketing and professional writing experience. She served as Communications Manager for Cooperative Development Center for five years prior to coming to Poet's Seat. Before that, she was Executive Director of the Western MA Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for over four years. Laurie has also held marketing positions at the Berkshire Museum, the Interlaken School of Art and the national trade association Jewelers of America. She is happy to join the healthcare field. Laurie is currently working towards her Masters degree in clinical mental health counseling.
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Social Service Director - Jeana Livingstone LSW
Jeana has joined the health care team at Poet's Seat Health Care Center. Jeana has worked in Franklin County for the past 15 years. Her extensive experience includes working at Baystate Franklin Medical Center as a Case Manager and Discharge Planner. Jeana's duties included assisting patients and their families in the difficult decision around short and long-term geriatric care. Jeana is also very familiar with referrals back into the community and to hospice. She is dedicated to helping ease the burden for residents and their families. Jeana strives to safeguard the autonomy and ensure quality care within the facility. She follows a resident's discharge while working closely with the interdisciplinary team at Poet's Seat Health Care Center. |
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Activities Director - Zenaida Diaz
Zenaida (Zee) has been at Poet's Seat Health Care Center for 12 years, and has served as Activities Director for the past five. She is a Certified Nurses' Aide, and is also a member of the Western Massachusetts Activities Professionals (WMAP). Zee and her caring staff focus on community life programs and integral activities to enrich the quality of our residents'daily lives. |
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Rani Silver
After graduating from NYU in 1969, Rani created a dance company, teaching corrective breathing and posture to professional and nonprofessional dancers. After moving to Leverett in 1980, Rani earned a degree in Respiratory Care from Springfield Technical Community College. She went on to become Director of Cardiopulmonary at Athol Memorial Hospital. She then became Manager of the Respiratory Care Dept. at Holyoke Hospital. |
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Occupational Therapist - Diane Morrison OTR/L
Diane received her Bachelor of Science degree from U. of New Hampshire. She has been a practicing therapist for 23 years, over 15 of which have been in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. |
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Dietitian- Virginia (Ginny) Carmody RD LDN
Virginia (Ginny) has been a registered dietitian for 22 years. Ginny graduated with honors from the University of MA. She is a current member of the Western MA Dietetic Association. |
